Senior Public Health Engineer - Birmingham

Your new companyYou'll be joining a leading building services consultancy recognised for delivering sustainable, efficient and people-centred engineering solutions. The business works across a broad mix of sectors including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector schemes. Their teams value technical excellence, collaboration and innovation - creating a supportive environment where experienced public health engineers can take ownership, lead on best practice and contribute to low-carbon, future-ready designs.Your new roleAs a Senior Public Health Engineer, you'll take a lead role in the design and delivery of public health systems across multiple live projects. You will be responsible for developing coordinated, high-quality design solutions covering domestic water, drainage, gas, rainwater, fire suppression, water efficiency and sustainable systems.You'll be involved from early concept stages through to completion, attending design meetings, liaising with clients, guiding junior colleagues and producing technical drawings, calculations and specifications. You will also help integrate low-carbon and sustainable approaches, contribute to project strategy and ensure solutions are compliant with current regulations and industry guidance. Site visits, quality reviews and interdisciplinary coordination form key parts of the role.What you'll need to succeedA degree, HNC or HND in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Strong experience delivering public health design solutions within building services
• Knowledge of public health systems including domestic hot and cold water, drainage, rainwater, gas, and fire suppression
• Familiarity with sustainability-led design including water efficiency, LZC systems and BREEAM considerations
• Understanding of relevant British Standards, Building Regulations and technical guidance
• Ability to coordinate with mechanical, electrical and architectural disciplines
• Proficiency in relevant design software including Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft tools
• Professional membership (CIBSE, IMechE, SoPHE) or active progression toward it
• Excellent communication skills and confidence dealing with clients and project partners

What you'll get in returnSalary between £50,000 and £65,000, depending on experience

• Strong support for CPD, upskilling and professional accreditation
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance with options to buy or sell additional leave
• Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits
• Involvement in sustainability-focused and technically challenging projects
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Eye care support, Employee Assistance Programme and funded team-building activities
• Referral bonuses and opportunities to engage in social and community initiatives

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